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| TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $349.95
Buy New: $232.00
You Save: $117.95 (34%)
New (33) Used (3) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  114 reviews
Sales Rank: 77
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 1.2 x 3.4
nv:Type: Receiver
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Internal Litium-Ion Battery
Battery Life: 2 hours
Antenna: High sensitivity GPS chipset
MPN: 1S00.082
Model: 1S00.082
UPC: 636926018432
EAN: 0636926018432
ASIN: B000WEOWM6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The world's largest portable navigation provider | | • | Preloaded maps of the United States and Canada | | • | TomTom MapShare instant map updates | | • | 4.3-inch touchscreen; Text-to-speech for spoken street names | | • | Real-time traffic and weather data |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The TomTom ONE XL-S is the high end of TomTom's ONE line of basic portable gps navigators. It adds text-to-speech functionality to the ONE XL's gorgeous widescreen, 4.3-inch display, expanded traffic options that include GPRS- and optional RDS-TMC radio-based real-time traffic information. The TomTom ONE XL is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features. 
Powerful traffic services give you a big advantage on the commute home. View larger. | 
Use TomTom PLUS services to stay abreast of key information. View larger. | 
Voice instructions are available in over 30 languages (complete list below). You can even record directions in your own voice, download specialty voices free at TomTom's website, or purchase celebrity voices. Listen to sample clips.
Free download samples
Celebrity voice samples
- Dennis Hopper
- Curt Schilling
- Gary Busey
| While it does not have the same array of luxury features as TomTom's GO 720 or GO 920 line, the ONE XL-S offers all the features you need in a solid navigation system (see a feature comparison for all of TomTom's GO and ONE devices). What's New -- Text To Speech
The ONE XL-S has all the features of the ONE XL, but also adds text-to speech, which allows the device to give spoken directions with real street names.
MapShare lets you add your own map corrections and POIs, then share them with the entire TomTom user community via the TomTom HOME website
| What's New -- Map Share
The ONE XL-S includes TomTom's innovative new Map Share technology. Map Share enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the most up-to-date maps available Map Coverage
Like TomTom's other navigators, the ONE XL-S comes pre-loaded with complete maps for all fifty of the United States, as well as Canada, based on TeleAtlas map data and all stored on 1 GB of internal memory
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But it's not just the broad geographical coverage that makes the TomTom ONE XL-S special. The user-friendly design also puts it a step above other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring 4.3 inches, the TFT display offers an expanded widescreen view of brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. The device also features 32 MB RAM and 266 MHz CPU, making it responsive and zippy. Using the USB port and the provided cable, you can use your PC to add your own points of interest. Memory expansion is made possible by an SD card slot. The ONE XL-S provides clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions, so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road while your vehicle is on the move. Voice instructions are issued at a speed-sensitive volume, so as your vehicle's engine becomes louder or quieter as your speed changes, the volume adjusts itself accordingly, guaranteeing clear and easy listening. And because voice instructions are available in over 30 languages, just about anyone will find the TomTom ONE XL-S to be an invaluable system. With its touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE XL-S puts programming and operation literally at your fingertips to make sophisticated technology simple. The built-in database offers thousands of points of interest for you to use as destinations or reference points as you plan your trip. The ONE XL-S will also provide a selection of available routes, giving you the option of avoiding toll roads or choosing between the quickest or the most scenic routes. The database includes zip codes to simplify your route selection, and for extra convenience, the ONE XL-S lets you save the addresses of frequent destinations, making route planning easier and faster than ever. Other display features include a compass mode to assist you with directional orientation, and an anti-glare screen for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight. 
The 4.3-inch (diagonal) 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead (actual size). | For additional navigational features to assist with trip planning, the built-in Bluetooth connection provides access to TomTom PLUS subscription-based services, so that you can tune in to the latest traffic and weather conditions, as well as download additional city maps, voices, points of interest, and much more. The ONE XL-S adds to these capabilities with FM radio-based RDS-TMC traffic information as an available accessory (not included). Weighing less than 10 ounces and measuring 3.4 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches, the TomTom ONE XL-S can be easily installed in any vehicle. An included windshield suction mount holds it in place. Plus, with an operating temperature range of an icy -10 degrees to a sweltering 55 degrees Celsius (14 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit), the navigator is durable enough for New England winters or Arizona summers. The TomTom ONE XL-S is powered by an internal lithium ion battery that can be charged from your vehicle's cigarette lighter with the included 12-24V adapter. What's in the Box
TomTom ONE XL-S device, windshield mount, USB cable, cigarette lighter adaptor, adhesive mounting disk, TomTom Home DVD, documentation pack, and product code card.
TomTom HOME
HOME is TomTom's free software that enables TomTom users to future proof and personalize their devices. Via easy desktop access, any TomTom customer can update maps, download the latest application, celebrity voices and more. TomTom HOME allows TomTom customers to
- Update their TomTom device with TomTom's latest software and services automatically and for free
- Easily buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras
- Download celebrity and character voices
- Pre-plan trip itineraries
- Receive free traffic alerts on their computers
Supported Languages
The user interface/application comes in the following languages:
| | Catalan | Latvian | | Czech | Lithuanian | | Danish | Norwegian | | Dutch | Polish | | Estonian | Portuguese | | Finnish | Slovakian | | Flemish | Spanish | | French | Swedish | | German | Turkish | | Hungarian | UK English | | Italian | US English | | | Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages: | | Australian | Japanese | | Brazilian Portuguese | Latin American Spanish | | Bulgarian | Latvian | | Catalan | Lithuanian | | Chinese Mandarin | Malaysian | | Chinese Cantonese | Norwegian | | Croatian | Polish | | Czech | Portuguese | | Danish | Romanian | | Dutch | Russian | | Estonian | Serbian | | Finnish | Slovenian | | Flemish | Spanish | | French | Swedish | | German | Thai | | Greek | Turkish | | Hungarian | UK English | | Italian | US English | | About TomTom
TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
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Product Description
With Text-to-Speech selector, TomTom One XL-S offers you the option of listening to GPS instructions instead of reading them. It's like having a guide. TomTom's award-winning software with Map Share and Help Me! and maps for United States and Canada help getting where you want to go easier than easy. The TomTom ONE XL-S portable navigator features a large, easy-to-read 4.3" widescreen touch display for hassle-free navigation. It comes preloaded with maps and future map updates are covered with new SD Secure Digital cards or downloads from TomTom, so you won't have to worry about your maps and features going out of date. Simply enter your destination on the ONE XL-S's touchscreen, and choose text-to-speech technology. It will guide you with turn-by-turn voice prompts, which speak actual street names. Multi-destination programming helps find the fastest way to run all your errands in one trip, or ask the ONE XL-S to find the quickest or shortest route, then follow the 2-D or 3-D map display to your destination. It truly is an interactive driving partner! Is Bluetooth 2.0 compatible Ready for TomTom PLUS traffic information services (you must have a separate device compatible with both GPRS and Bluetooth) ? available in most major urban areas Unit Dimensions 4-3/4W x 3-7/16H x 1-3/16D; weight - 7.3 oz.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 109 more reviews...
 Daughter May 16, 2008
My father wanted this TomTom. This was the best value on the web, and received it in perfect condition.
 Leave time to return it before going on vacation May 15, 2008
I paid $30+ to have my Tom Tom One XL-S shipped to me immediately. I did this because I was flying to a vacation destination in a couple of days and renting a car to drive to other spots after arrival. Tom Tom is supposed to work out of the box. It didn't. I put it on a USB connection to my computer to charge it, to see if that would make it work. It doesn't come with its own charger -- just the USB connection and a car cigarette lighter charger. The USB connection brought it to life, but the device wouldn't accept a full charge. I called Tom Tom for help. I then tried the charging patterns they recommended, which aren't in the manual (either the little one that accompanies the product or the large downloadable PDF manual). Those suggestions didn't work either. The unit wouldn't accept a full charge. The only remedy Tom Tom would offer was for me to send the unit back to them to be repaired. That would take 3 weeks, thereby defeating my plans to take the device on vacation and flushing $30 down the toilet for expedited shipping costs. They rejected the idea of sending me a replacement unit and allowing me to simultaneously return my unit pursuant to a return authorization. So much for working out of the box. I have subsequently learned that the unit will accept a full charge using the cigarette lighter charger. I can live with that.
TomTom One XL-S May 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall, not a bad GPS, but there are a few quirks.
1.The voices tend to mispronounce some of the city names. Often, its more humorous than troublesome, but this also transfers to street names. This was more noticeable in California, where Spanish names seem to be more difficult.
2.The map update coupon for 30 days is almost worthless. If you've never used a GPS, or used TomTom Home, you might get the wrong idea that your GPS is up to date. On the opening screen, it will tell you that your TomTom is up to date after downloading minor changes to map sharing. For the new user, they could easily mistake that to mean the maps are up to date also.
3.E-mail support consists of a quick canned response to indicate that your message has been received, but due to unusually high number of incidents.... blah, blah, blah. The follow-up response does seem like it comes from a real human, but instead of a response, they indicate that they will "forward the message to the appropriate department for you". The appropriate department must be their survey department, as that is the only follow-up you get.
4.Maps, on a couple of occasions, were inaccurate.
5.Newer areas (1-2 years old) weren't included, but should have been.
6.Though most of the menu was easy to navigate and understand, some wasn't.
As I stated, the product, for the price, really isn't that bad, but I would rather spend a few extra to get more of what I wanted (smaller footprint, bluetooth support, etc.). I'll probably wind up keeping this as a backup system, and go with another company. I guess that a negative experience with a company tends to leave a bad taste. Hopefully, my experience isn't normal.
For the GPS unit itself, I give a 4. For Customer Support, I give a 1.
Excellent product for the cost. May 11, 2008
We have used the Tom Tom XL S, all over the USA, and find it easy to use and very accurate.
OK but not great May 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have three navigation systems - one for each of my cars. All are different brands so the comparisons are apt. The TomTom falls squarely in the middle of the three brands. The screen size (4.3") is deceptive. While it is true that the screen is 4.3", the maps take up only about 2/3 of the screen, while the other 1/3 has some rather large and real-estate intensive text. There is no way to access the entire screen for the map, which is a disappointment for people who want maximum screen size. The color scheme is a trifle strange and is unchangeable. Time to satellite lock-on is also in the middle. Garmin is definitely the slowest, while Magellan locks on to satellites nearly instanteously. TomTom takes almost a full minute in my neighborhood.
Perhaps the most annoying feature of the TomTom is that it will NOT turn on and off with the auto engine, unlike both Garmin and Magellan. This means that the unit has to be turned on manually and turned off manually. If you use your DC adapter as a mechanism for recharging the battery, you'd best remember to turn the unit off before leaving the car; otherwise, you'll end up with a completely useless unit off charger. I don't know how many times I've needed the GPS "in hand" and found that the battery was completely or nearly discharged because I forgot to turn it off when leaving the car. The TomTom tech support people have told me that they are working on a software upgrade to make auto on/off a user-selectable feature, but at the moment this is not part of their units' firmware.
Map quality is good, but the graphical quality is ragged at best. When you compare the actual graphical interface of Magellan, Garmin, and TomTom side-by-side, there is no question that TomTom has the most poorly implemented graphics. Garmin's graphics are clearly the best; Magellan a close second.
For the price of this unit, I would have expected a better quality graphical interface. It works as advertised, but I would probably go with a Magellan unit for overall usability. The TomTom is OK, but is too expensive for what you get.
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